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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 10 months later than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX100V 
ReleasedJuly 2012October 2011More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 HX100V Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX100V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the HX100V.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Sony HX100V
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
68
lighter than competition (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-25 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $429